HQ 084942: NYRL 828583 modified. Aquapel 364, a ketene dimer derived from fatty acids, is used as a sizing agent in paper processing.

Native CBP ruling rendition. Applicability is fact-specific; modification/revocation relationships and original publisher date are retained. Publisher sentinel year0001 means unknown date, not a historical legal adoption.

                                      HQ 084942

                                 September 13, 1989

          CLA-2 CO:R:C:G 084942 SS

          CATEGORY: Classification

          TARIFF NO.: 3809.92.5000

          Mr. L.L. Barnhart, Manager, Imports
          Transportation Department
          Hercules Incorporated
          Hercules Plaza
          Wilmington, Delware 19894

          RE:  NYRL 828583 modified.  Aquapel 364, a ketene dimer derived
          from fatty acids, is used as a sizing agent in paper processing.


          Dear Mr. Barnhart:

                In a Ruling Letter (NYRL 828583), dated March 30, 1988, our
          New York office provided you with the tariff classification of
          Aquapel 364, imported into the United States from the United
          Kingdom, under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
          States (HTSUS).

                We have considered the additional information submitted by
          Hercules Inc., dated May 26, 1989, which indicates that Aquapel
          364, a ketene dimer derived from fatty acids, is used as a sizing
          agent in paper processing.  Based on this fact, we have now
          determined that Aquapel 364 is properly classifiable under
          subheading 3809.92.5000, HTSUS, which provides for other
          finishing agents of a kind used in the paper industry.

                NYRL 828583 is modified accordingly.

                                  Sincerely,




                                  John Durant, Director
                                  Commercial Rulings Division